West Bromwich Albion are mathematically not safe yet for another Premier League season, while Arsenal have confirmed a UEFA Champions League spot after Everton’s defeat yesterday, so you would expect the Baggies to give it their all today at the Emirates Stadium in the first match of the day.

In team news, Abou Diaby makes his first return to an Arsenal squad is more than 13 months, with an appearance on the bench.

But it’s the second match of the day that will have the most consequences. If Norwich loses, the Canaries will be relegated. But a draw or win for Norwich keeps their Premier League hopes alive until the last game of the season next Sunday. For Chelsea, a win will guarantee that they’re still in the Premier League race (where they still have a chance to win it if both Liverpool and Manchester City slip up). Obviously, the advantage is with Chelsea as shown by the predictions on Twitter (see below).

Here is today’s TV/Internet schedule for matches being shown in the US (including commentators):

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25 Comments

GuyMay 4, 2014

Interesting story on Sunderland’s non-deduction of points for fielding an ineligible player. Apparently the Canaries do not plan on going down quietly.

Good half time analysis on NBCSN of the penalty incident. But personally I’m not a big fan of pundits picking different opinions just to be more interesting. I wasn’t convinced that Robbie Earle believed that he thought it shouldn’t have been a penalty, and picked that opinion just to be more confrontational on TV.

What in the world is going on the today’s commentary? Terry plays the man but that’s not a penalty. Hazard isn’t even touched and it is. One of those matches where the worst bottling is being committed in the press booth.

So when Chelsea have 71 percent possession and 23 shots it’s boring and unwatchable? In the EPL they’ve scored more goals than everybody but Liverpool and City. So stop spewing this anti football rhetoric. Sure they’ve played like that in Europe, but when the mighty Real Madrid and their firepower have 28 percent possession against Bayern and win 1-0 it’s an amazing footballing feat. Put your hatred of Mourinho or Chelsea aside.